Senior Planning Engineer

Senior Planner Power Transmission
Cambridge (Hybrid Working)

We re looking for an experienced Senior Planner and a Lead Planner to support the delivery of major high-voltage transmission and grid infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and controlling integrated project schedules across substations, overhead lines (OHL), underground cables, and grid connection programmes (132kV 400kV+).

If you thrive in complex, regulated environments and enjoy combining technical expertise with strategic planning leadership this role is for you.

What You ll Be Responsible For:

Schedule Development & Integration

• Develop and maintain Level 3 5 integrated schedules
• Build logic-linked, resource-loaded programmes using Primavera P6
• Integrate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning & outage plans
• Align programmes with regulatory milestones and client requirements

Planning Governance & Controls

• Apply structured WBS and planning standards
• Ensure compliance with NEC / FIDIC contract requirements
• Manage baselines and change control processes
• Support stage-gate and assurance reviews

Progress & Performance Management

• Lead monthly updates and critical path analysis
• Monitor float erosion, risks, and constraints
• Produce earned value metrics (SPI / CPI)
• Provide mitigation strategies and early warnings

Risk & Scenario Analysis

• Conduct Monte Carlo schedule risk analysis
• Develop what-if and recovery programmes
• Analyse outage windows, access constraints, and seasonal impacts
• Support delay analysis and claims where required

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, commercial teams, and site leadership
• Present performance updates at governance forums
• Interface with client planning teams and regulatory stakeholders
• Integrate supply chain schedules

Essential Project Environment

Experience:

• High-voltage transmission (132kV 400kV+)
• Overhead line construction & refurbishment
• Substation builds (AIS / GIS)
• Underground cable installation
• Grid connection projects
• National Grid / utility framework environments

We are committed to equal opportunities and actively promote diversity across our teams. We believe innovation comes from different perspectives and we welcome yours.

If you re ready to help shape the future of UK grid infrastructure from Cambridge in a hybrid capacity, apply now